Real Madrid keep up 100 per cent start as Barca win in Cadiz
Vinicius Jr. attempted to lead Madrid without Benzema, but Mallorca remained steadfast until the Brazilian scored with a left-foot shot in the 72nd minute
Vinicius Jr. attempted to lead Madrid without Benzema, but Mallorca remained steadfast until the Brazilian scored with a left-foot shot in the 72nd minute
Barcelona had been unbeaten in its last seven outings against Zinedine Zidane's boys in all competitions and had not lost to Real Madrid in La Liga play since 2016.
Barcelona will be looking to extend their stay at the top of the points table, while Real Madrid will be hoping to revive their fate in El Clasico.
Going into the match, hosts Real Madrid would be feeling the heat as they have lost five of the last seven home matches.
Messi ridiculed talk of a goal drought by scoring four goals against Eibar after four games without one.
The protesters clashed with the police outside the ground and demonstrations continued surrounding the Catalan separatist movement.
Messi is the leading goalscorer in the Clasico with 26 goals against Real Madrid. The Barca skipper is well ahead of Alfredo Di Stefano and Cristiano Ronaldo, who have 18 goals each.
Can Real Madrid stop an in-form Lionel Messi?
On being asked if Eden Hazard will be able to create the same impact that Cristiano Ronaldo had, Lionel Messi said both are a different set of players.
Barcelona in their side will be having six-time Ballon d'Or Lionel Messi, who has always posed a big threat for Madrid, but Zidane is all prepared with his plans to keep the Argentine quiet.
